In race to replace Zerwas in Texas House, Democrat Eliz Markowitz and Republican Gary Gates leading the pack

Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina surrendered to authorities on illegal voting charges on April 25, 2019. Via the City of EdinburgA Democrat and a Republican were leading in early vote totals Tuesday night in a nationally targeted special election for a historically Republican Texas House seat.Democrat Eliz Markowitz — the only Democrat in the race — was in first place with 38% of the vote, while Republican Gary Gates was in second with 30%, according to unofficial returns. The race wil